MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO-AM) - The Clay County attorney is teaming up with the Sheriff's office to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. Deputies are handing out cell phone screen cleaners with the words "DNT TXT N DRIVE."
Clay County Attorney Brian Melton says the devices are designed to be attached to any cell phone. “We just thought it was an interesting way to try to remind people if they put it on the back of their phone” Melton said. “This is obviously a concern for us.”
Sheriff Bill Bergquist says his deputies are spotting a growing number of drivers who are texting and driving. The sheriff says that while talking on the phone while driving is legal, you can still be ticketed for distracted driving.